Who Watches the Watchmen (Our Chit Chat Thread)

H_Lime

A query for the folks selling high value pieces via adverts.

I don't often browse this stuff as I'm not buying but looked for ghits and siggles lately. I was amused to see there's a very vocal, forceful contingent in the comments aggressively perusing pieces upward of ten k. Alarmingly they're making offers and seemingly desire to meet "in town tonight" lol. The cherry on the cake is zero or close to zero feedback and transactions. Worryingly some buyers seemed to be engaging with them.

If I was selling anything that could fit in someone's pocket for that kind of money I'd only want to meet somewhere iron clad with someone I was as close to certain was a safe bet.

893bet

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123052682#Comment_123052682

Buy the buyer applies.

H_Lime

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123054060#Comment_123054060

Most definitely. Serious alarm bells with them.

Mellor

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123052665#Comment_123052665

Yeah, leaning towards a simple leather strap. Thanks for that, was able to find it on Amazon, and it turned up the smooth leather option too. But leaning towards the pebblegrain.

I'll just have to get a new watch/case for the NATO. Open to suggestions

Roycropper63

Does anyone know how many attempts do an post make to deliver a parcel before it's returned?

OmegaGene

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123055983#Comment_123055983

I’d imagine that depends on your postman, we have some that leave stuff at the door and sign for it on our behalf and others that take it back to the sorting office

CalamariFritti

Every time this happened with me it was just one attempt, notice left, collect at local post office or local distribution centre. Thats for stuff that really really requires a signature. As in really really. Everything else gets dropped behind the flower box or left with neighbours.

Roycropper63

Thanks for the replies. Will try and have a chat with postman as will be away 4/5 days at a time

fulladapipes

Any idea what Biden was wearing yesterday? Looks like a jubilee bracelet.I know he has a Speedmaster as well.

OmegaGene

An adult nappy

H_Lime

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123079853#Comment_123079853

I know he ownes a seiko 7t32 two tone

You'd think with all the bursima cash he'd go bigger lol.

dinorebel

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123079857#Comment_123079857

He asked about Biden not Trump.

fulladapipes

Seems to be a Datejust 41 [https://www.wristenthusiast.com/latest/joe-biden-watch-collection]

He also likes his Speedy (but don't we all):

Ian OB

https://thetrek.co/smartwatch-bands-pfas/?ref=related_posts

Lads, all, for info regarding what you or yours may be wearing, possible a cause of concern.

banie01

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123097047#Comment_123097047

The same risk surely extends to every synthetic strap on every type of watch strap, (smart, digital, quartz, mechanical, whatever. A strap is a strap). If not directly containing PFAS or BPA then at the very least, all synthetic strap materials will degrade and will release micro plastic particles. Synthetic fabrics are a huge source of micro plastics and newer "active" fabrics add PFAS & BPA risks.

Metal & Silicon aside the risk of forever chemical and micro plastic contamination from watches is quite widespread. Yes it must be highlighted and the risks mitigated but the article's choice to focus on smartwatch bands misses a huge swathe of the "at-risk" IMO.

Important that we are all aware of the risks and thanks for sharing it Ian.

Lorddrakul

When my son departed on his J1 last year, I gave him my proper dive watch as he would be doing lifeguard training.

I bought a very cheap homage dive watch that I managed to properly water proof with new seals and silicon grease.

It has low beat chinese 22 jewel auto movement based around a Miyota design.

I have been playing with the regulation, which is quite crudely implemented, via the timegrapher, .

Anyway, after much fecking about, it is now running about -2 on the wrist and about +2 on the nightstand dial up. Over about 72 hours now, it comes out consistently either -1, spot on or +1s when checked on time.is

Cue a sense of smug satisfaction!

Yes, I know it will probably blow up tomorrow, but it looks like it will have been running within COSC in the meantime.

Ian OB

https://mastodon.online/%40streetartutopia/113905739620048823

Tempted

dakar

I’ve never met Unkel, but…

Ryath

Probably has the Robin Reliant electrified now also! 😝

H_Lime

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123108052#Comment_123108052

That's a fun persuit and satisfying to nail the timekeeping down like that.

My seagull st1901 is a super accurate timekeeper that rivals an eta2824 once regulated.

This is it

Wondering if someone can point me in the right direction. I'm tooking to pick up a blue leather Longines strap. Apparently they don't ship to Ireland and told me to contact a retailer. Tried Weirs but didn't even get a reply.

Can see the strap on the Longines site for CHF190, but showing on the UK site for £285, so bit if a difference if I were to try Address Pal or whatever.

Any suggestions? I see plenty of alternatives but I want to make sure it's good quality with a deployment clasp, would prefer to be original Longines but if I can't then I can't.

Edit: it's 21mm

https://www.longines.com/p/strap-blue-alligator-l682153039

OmegaGene

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123112889#Comment_123112889

you need to bring your watch to an AD and they will order it for you, even if you get to speak to someone on the phone or a reply in an email they will request you to bring in the watch so the correct item is ordered

I’ve ordered longines parts plenty of times over the years

This is it

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123113158#Comment_123113158

Ah, ok! Any AD? There's a Fields down the road.

OmegaGene

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123113209#Comment_123113209

once the AD stock longines yes

I use keanes but that’s local to me and they sell longines

micks_address

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123113209#Comment_123113209

Try these guys re the strap

https://www.salvatigioielli.it/catalogo/en/

This is it

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123113340#Comment_123113340

Thanks for that. Looking for a blue leather strap which they don't seem to have in 21mm but otherwise a good selection and I'll keep it in mind in future

banie01

I've been on LOA from Uni since 2022 due to health issues. A couple of surgeries later and with at least another 2 planned, I've had to reassess what I'm going to be able to do.

I have 3 semesters left and my original course would have meant that I'd need to commit to 15 modules and 12 exams with no option for a dissertation or FYP.

So after some talking with the Mrs & Son and some great help from the faculty at UL. I'm switching from Criminal Justice to Politics & International relations.

Starting back next Tuesday (2 weeks behind already🤣). It's been a rough couple of years and I can't count on my own health getting any better, but it's beyond time I got back in control of it.

I've already got my dissertation topic in my pocket with a little review and some research topics already written up. I was helping the young lad brainstorm topics for his own course when I got a little bit of inspiration. Even better, is that my son and I will be sharing a couple of modules this semester 😁

CalamariFritti

Sorry to hear that. Having similar problems and it's no fun. Hope you get better soon, best of luck with everything.

banie01

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123117530#Comment_123117530

Ditto for you CF, really hope you start feeling better soon. Deciding to go back and get finished has really revolved around me learning to accept that "this" is my new baseline.

Yes I hope it gets better, yes I can manage my pain, albeit that means losing a day or 2 due to the level of opioids needed. I'm going to drop my head, attempt to power through and hope that as I do that. The medical & surgical interventions start to make an impact on my baseline.

ironictoaster

Any recommendations for screwdrivers and a springbar tool? Looking to remove links from Omega (speedy) and Tudor (BB58) watches and maybe change up the strap.

Weary what I'm seeing on Amazon. I rather not strip the screws 😅

This is it

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123118622#Comment_123118622

I bought this last year and although it's had limited use, I find it pretty good. I've changed and adjusted a few straps, and disassembled an old watch I had laying around.

https://www.ditur.com/ditur-tool-set-kxd0831?gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQiA4-y8BhC3ARIsAHmjC_G66-kQcr8G-1YwE1FXASXwY3f5d2hvksTClkmnjSCO0LaSsjQLmC4aAiaxEALw_wcB

OmegaGene

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123118622#Comment_123118622

bergeon springbar tool is great and quite affordable on eBay last time I looked, the screwdrivers are expensive but worth it in my opinion

Buy cheap and buy twice in my experience

ironictoaster

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123118757#Comment_123118757

Thanks for this. Not sure if I would have use for everything in that kit either! Hoping to adjust my bracelets and swap straps.

Admittedly, I’m struggling to find the exact size of screwdrivers needed for the job. There’s a lot of conflicting info online.

ironictoaster

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123118801#Comment_123118801

Ordered the 6767F Bergeon springbar tool there. Just trying to figure out screwdriver size!

dakar

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123118801#Comment_123118801

Can confirm the buy twice part for screwdrivers. Bergeron all the way now.

micks_address

I've been using this set a few years now and no issues

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B06XRQ33CC?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title

ironictoaster

Thanks for this. Looks like you need a Bergeon 7825 Spring Bar Tweezer for BB58. Looks like a nightmare to remove the bracelet.

ironictoaster

Sorry, just going down a watch maintenance rabbit hole. Do people here use loctite or similar thread locker adhesives on the bracelet, seems excessive?

banie01

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123120350#Comment_123120350

Thread locker is important, you would be surprised at how quickly a retaining screw can work itself loose.

Some manufacturers e.g Sinn include a bottle of picture with every bracelet they sell. Losing a watch through a failed bracelet screw is rare, but it does happen and it's an easy mitigation.

OmegaGene

tpg got sentenced to 6 years in federal lock up and his future earnings will be garnished to repay his victims

banie01

I am surprised and tbh a little bit amazed at this. A clone of the Audenars Pkiguet minute repeater movement that is reportedly soon to be released as a part and parcel of a fake.

I'f hazard there will be a few of these traded on the grey market before everyone catches on.

https://vimeo.com/1052919078

Fitz II

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123130520#Comment_123130520

An AP minute repeater movement has a lot more depth and 3 dimensionality and quality than that. that looks like a chineese clone minute repeater movement from a mile away. Look at this vid to see what the real deal looks like. Even the sound gives it away. The level of finishing and jewling is infantile. Anyone in the six figure watch market that gets taken in my this sort of thing is the rightful prey of the clone goblins. Then again the munite repeater is only useful to the blind anyway so maybe its the perfect one to "clone".

https://youtu.be/MCV4HR1lnJE?si=WPmhpKsQLluBA8vo

banie01

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123130594#Comment_123130594

Agree with you on the finishing, but this is the prototype. Without finishing, decorative plates or any engraving. The sound will also be greatly affected by whatever case they get it into.

Now even with that aspect completed? They may get it closer yet. It'll never be finished to degree of a trinity watch, but all it needs to be is close enough to fool 1 or 2 and they will be quids in.

But? As with the Horology house fiasco with Daytona's a few years back? These lads only need to get it close enough to x 10 their money. If this movement is adorned with the necessary, stuck in a well finished case? They will take a few in before they are caught and even when they are caught?

What's going to happen to the fakers? SFA.

H_Lime

Seen elsewhere online, yikes!

Lorddrakul

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123140222#Comment_123140222

Yikes!

Is that titanium?

mountain

delete

H_Lime

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123140691#Comment_123140691

Five and half k rrp black bay ceramic, one previous owner, some patina, usual nicks and dings for age....

It's causing a bit of a stir lol. Emotions ranging from ceramic is the devil's work! to I use mine to hammer nails get a grip!

banie01

Today is my 1st day back at Uni, dropping in for week 3. It may well be a mistake, I am in absolute agony! Still the painkillers will kick in soon and then the struggle of staying lucid during an EU law class will begin 😉

Lorddrakul

Fair play, @banie01

That's tough dealing with constant pain.

Good luck with it!